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Farm Queries

Organic nutrients

Can drip system be used to supply liquid nutrients such as panchagavya as liquid fertiliser?

S. Valliappan
Chennai

Yes, a number of farmers have already been using the technique of using organic liquid fertilizers through drip system.

Leaf spot on mangoes

Is there any remedy to control the spot like marks appearing on the undersurface of the mango leaves (Banganapalli variety in Tamil) in my garden?

K. Krishnan
Tamil Nadu

You may spray a mixture of 5gms of carbendazim and 3ml of methyl parathyan diluted in one litre of water all over the tree on alternate weeks.

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